Last Chance Ranch takes its name from the first horse that Lori McCutcheon rescued, a black steed that went by the show name Chancing It. The name also happens to fittingly describe McCutcheon's approach to horse rescue. Whereas many might view sick, neglected, and dying horses as being beyond hope, she takes these noble creatures under her wing and resuscitates them to full health. In addition to veterinary care, the nonprofit enterprise's team of volunteers also seeks to mend the animals' psychological issues, with the long-term goal of finding each an adoptive home.

It takes a lot to keep a chihuahua, a goldendoodle, two kittens, and a duo of rabbits healthy and happy, but Renee, owner of Happy at Home Pet Sitting LLC, does it every day. And those are just the pets that she keeps in her own home. Renee also travels to clients' homes to provide their furry, feathery, and scaly pets with the same loving care she lavishes on her own. Services range from 30-minute dog walks to in-home feedings, cleanup, and playtime.

Shaun Froshour's decade of canine search and rescue experience made him the go-to guy when dogs needed training. Friends and clients swarmed him with requests to work on their canines' behavior problems or watch their dogs overnight. Eventually, Shaun realized he could parlay his expertise and passion for pooches into a business and decided to open the Canine Retreat and Behavior Improvement Center. Known today as Paws-itively Healthy, the center has trained and hosted hundreds of hounds of all breeds.
Froshour and his managing partner, Jill Stouffer, chaperone tail-waggers as they laze, play, and plan book-club meetings at the canine retreat. Grooming services gussy up pups with de-shedding treatments, nail trimmings, and toothbrushings, or the experienced duo can pet-sit or walk dogs as owners travel. Froshour and Stouffer call upon years of experience during obedience training to teach dogs verbal commands and hand signals including sit, stay, and vogue.

When Cheryl Schaaf was shuffling through old items, she discovered something she'd never known: as a child, her mother dreamed of being a veterinarian. She'd written it in her journal. At that moment, Cheryl was inspired to create a business that offered pet owners similar comfort and peace of mind.
The result was Walk the Dog—a team of animal-loving professionals that offer personalized pet care in South Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania. Of course, Walk the Dog's team members know they can't replace at-work or vacationing pet owners. Instead, they make sure pets remain active with walks. They also keep particularly jittery critters company with overnight sittings, offering a much more soothing presence than a broom with googly eyes glued to it.

Nestled in the heart of a scenic 45-acre expanse, Out of Reach Farm hosts one indoor and one outdoor ring, both equipped with challenging jumping courses. A covered arena juts out from the indoor ring, hosting private and small group lessons. While one of three instructors relays equestrian basics or advanced techniques to pupils aged 5 and older, parents and other spectators keep cozier than mitten-clad sheep in a heated viewing area. As the seasons evolve from chilly to sun-drenched, so do the farm's offerings, which include half-day summer camps suited to riders aged 5–15. For a more intimate peek into farm life, patrons can schedule two-hour birthday parties, with an hour devoted to pony rides for guests.